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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel vs Kimpton Hotel Enso

Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel and Kimpton Buchanan are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel scores significantly higher than Kimpton Buchanan. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is ranked #14 in San Francisco with praise from 16 sources like Gayot, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
8 / 10
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $175 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The Sir Francis Drake’s lobby is a hallucinogenic evocation of all things heraldic... the Sir Francis Drake’s lobby is a hallucinogenic evocation of all things heraldic."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This San Francisco landmark is all prince and no pauper."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This landmark hotel is one of San Francisco's grand dames, operating continuously since 1928 in the heart of Union Square." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The renovation was just what this ole gal needed, injecting her with new life and energy." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A $20-million renovation has recast guestrooms in a lovely sage green, cream, and plum color scheme."
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Kimpton Hotel Enso
Kimpton Hotel Enso
8 / 10
1800 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $167 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Hotel Tomo is a youthful, anime-themed place decked out in neon-bright colours."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A complete Japanese experience in the heart of Japantown."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The blond minimalist room furniture and fat-boy beanbags make it feel a bit like a college dorm, but it's great fun for families and anime nuts – if not high-heeled sophisticates."
Gayot Gayot
"The Asian-influenced Buchanan celebrates San Francisco’s more eclectic side."
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(Just hop on one of the hotel’s customized PUBLIC bikes to avoid driving hassles and get around town in an earth-friendly way.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Where else would you expect to find an anime-themed hotel but in the heart of Japantown?" Full review
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